Port Harcourt, Rivers State – MyAfroDNA, an African biotechnology company focused on advancing genomics research and innovation on the African continent, has announced the acquisition and deployment of the MGI CycloneSEQ™ genome sequencer, becoming the first facility in West Africa to deploy this advanced, portable sequencing platform. CycloneSEQ is a cost-efficient long-read sequencing platform suitable […]

The automation-compatible, bead-based method optimizes cfDNA recovery from plasma, serum, urine and cerebrospinal fluid IPSWICH, Mass. — New England Biolabs (NEB®) announces the release of the Monarch Mag Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) Extraction Kit, which enables consistent, scalable extraction of low-abundance, circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) for downstream applications including biomarker discovery and diagnostics development. The magnetic, bead-based workflow is […]

Integration of HiFi Long-Read Whole-Genome Sequencing Expands the Collective Capabilities of iHope’s Global Rare Disease Network MENLO PARK, Calif. — PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading provider of high-quality, long-read sequencing technologies, today announced a collaboration with iHope, a global rare disease genomics program of Genetic Alliance, to integrate PacBio’s HiFi® long-read whole-genome sequencing into iHope’s […]

Advancing global operations and realigning domestic sites to strengthen the organization and lay the groundwork to become a company with annual revenue of 1 trillion yen. HORIBA, Ltd. (President: Masayuki Adachi) announces plans to build a new global headquarters on the site of its current head office in Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto. Construction began in December […]

FREMONT, Calif. — Ultima Genomics, a developer of an innovative, ultra-high throughput sequencing architecture, today announced the appointment of Elena Helman, PhD, as Vice President of Oncology Solutions. In this role, Elena will lead Ultima’s oncology solutions strategy, bringing deep expertise in cancer genomics, clinical diagnostics, and translational bioinformatics to support the company’s expansion into clinical […]

BOSTON and ROLLE, Switzerland — SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ: SOPH), a global leader in AI-driven precision medicine, today announced the addition of two of the largest U.S. healthcare systems to its network. The two new institutions, which collectively analyze millions of genetic samples annually, include one of the leading nonprofit, multi-region integrated healthcare systems in the U.S. […]

Twist TrueAmp Library Preparation Kit with in-house developed enzymes including new Twist TrueAmp Polymerase Twist PCR-Free WGS Library Preparation Kit designed to meet the needs of the growing whole genome sequencing market New kits compatible with additional Twist NGS Applications tools for complete target enrichment and WGS library prep workflows SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — […]

Announces appointment of Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors Forms a global life sciences and diagnostics leader focused on high-volume testing in regulated applications Announces formation of four divisions: Waters Analytical Sciences, Waters Biosciences, Waters Advanced Diagnostics, and Waters Materials Sciences MILFORD, Mass. — Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) (“Waters”) today announced it has completed […]

The new product offering will supply global life science researchers with performance and reliability in multi-fragment molecular workflows CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES — Cosmo Bio USA, a leading international distributor of life science research products, announced the expansion of its molecular biology portfolio with the addition of F1-X™ Next-Gen Gibson Assembly® products developed by Racer […]

Access to automated instrumentation will enhance precision testing and improve analytical efficiency, streamlining criminal identification Hamburg, DE – Eppendorf, a leading international life science company that develops, manufactures, and distributes instruments, consumables, and services for use in laboratories around the world, today announced a collaboration with Dubai Police to advance the scientific capabilities of the city’s justice […]